Course Title: Analyse cultural history and theory

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5308 Diploma of Visual Arts

Course Title: Analyse cultural history and theory

Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 70

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In this course you will develop skills and knowledge required to research, analyse and debate cultural history and theory. You will be able to gain insight into historical art movements that will support and develop your own approach to creative work.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CUVRES502A Analyse cultural history and theory

Elements:

1. Select a focus for cultural research

2. Conduct critical analysis

3. Discuss cultural history and theory

4. Develop own practice from research

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

Select an appropriate research focus

Analyse cultural ideas and information

Develop substantiated positions to support professional practice

Participate in informed discussion of cultural history and theory.

In this course you will develop the following program capabilities:

Recognise historical and theatrical contemporary cultural practices

Develop opinions and ideas about cultural history and theory.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program capabilities. Assessment will incorporate a range of methids to assess performance and the applocation of knowledge and skills and will include:

Written and or/oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding

Completion of an art journal

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.

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